Love is influenced by no consideration, recognizes no restraints of reason, and is of the same nature as death, that assails alike the lofty palaces of kings and the humble cabins of shepherds; and when it takes entire possession of a heart, the first thing it does is to banish fear and shame from it.

He had a face like a blessing.

It is the part of a wise man to keep himself today for tomorrow, and not to venture all his eggs in one basket.

A stout heart breaks bad luck.

In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd.

God who gives the wound gives the salve.

Every dog has his day.